The regular meeting of the Subcommittee to the State Board of Examiners was called to order at 700 West State Street, Boise, Idaho, at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2002 and by order of the chair.

The following members were present: Wayne Hammon, Division of Financial Management; Chuck Goodenough, Deputy Secretary of State; Steve Olsen, Deputy Attorney General; and Deborah Wonch, Office of the State Controller, as assisting secretary to the subcommittee.

Resolution:Mr. Olsen moved to approve item 2 and place it on the consent agenda. Mr. Goodenough seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

3. Bureau of Homeland Security, Division of Military

ID#

Description

Amount

Comments

Date to Board

2008-00092

HazMat

$879.40

Diesel fuel spill, small abandoned trailer with a 55 gallon drum, and a 25 gallon container. The 55 gallon drum was lying on its side, and the 25 gallon container had about 3 gallons of liquid in it.

7/31/08

2008-00093

HazMat

$480.00

Envelope sent to CSI with “small pox” written on outside (Burley FD)

7/31/08

2008-00093

HazMat

$682.00

Envelope sent to CSI with “small pox” written on outside (Rupert FD)

7/31/08

2008-00055

HazMat

$2,414.23

Mercury spill, thermometer

7/31/08

2008-00161

HazMat

$4,191.57

Unknown liquid substance spilling from a 55 gallon drum onto the ground. Sick and dead animals are in the area.

7/31/08

TOTAL

$8,647.20

Discussion:Mr. Olsen noted a new summary attached to the report.

Ms. Halverson responded that the $91,000 is since BHS started tracking amounts recovered.

Mr. Olsen asked about the funds that are recoverable.

Mr. McClain responded that BHS hopes to recover $136,000. By this time next month, another $11,000 should be recovered.

Mr. Goodenough asked about the two envelopes sent to CSI and the two different Fire departments that responded.

Ms. Halverson responded they are a part of a regional response team.

Mr. Goodenough asked why it was not the Twin Falls Fire Department that responded.

Ms. Halverson explained that the Twin Falls FD are not part of the regional response team; they do have a bomb squad but are not equipped to respond to a small pox threat.

Resolution: Mr. Hammon moved to approve item 3 and place it on the consent agenda. Mr. Goodenough seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

4. Department of LandsRequest for an exception to the Moving Policy in order to reimburse four one-day house hunting trips that newly hired Assistant Director for Forestry and Fire, David Groeschl took this year.Discussion: Mr. Hammon asked what the cost would have been had Mr. Groeschl done this in one (1) trip instead of four (4).

Mr. Hodges estimated the difference at $748.48.

Mr. Goodenough asked why the Department of Lands did not bring this to the Board before the expenses occurred.

Mr. Hodges explained that Mr. Groeschl, out of respect for his previous employer, made the trips during his days off instead of taking time off.

Mr. Hammon asked about the mileage reimbursement being requested.

Mr. Hodges explained that is the roundtrip mileage incurred rather than staying at a motel.

Mr. Hammon asked if the roundtrip mileage was cheaper than staying at a motel.

Mr. Hodges responded it was adjusted for the cost of a hotel.

Mr. Hammon and Mr. Olsen voiced their concern about reimbursing Mr. Groeshcl since policy was not followed.

Mr. Goodenough requested the spreadsheet be reworked to properly reflect the difference between following policy and the actual trip.

Members agreed the current spreadsheet is confusing.

Mr. Hodges clarified the request. Mr. Groeschl under the policy would have spent more than he submitted for reimbursement. He was asking to be reimbursed the difference as well.

Members discussed the potential for setting a precedent in approving this reimbursement.

Resolution: Mr. Hammon moved to not approve item 4 and to remove it from the agenda. Mr. Goodenough seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

5. Tax CommissionRequest approval of employee Tandra Thomas’ reimbursement for mileage which exceeds the two trips allowed in the State Moving Policy.

Discussion:Ms. Woodworth presented the request for Ms. Thomas’ reimbursement for mileage. Ms. Thomas could rent a u-haul for more, but Ms. Thomas’ family will assist her move from Boise to Pocatello. Her family will be driving from Pocatello to Boise to help her move. The policy currently will not allow reimbursement for her family to drive from Pocatello to Boise to move Ms. Thomas from Boise to Pocatello.

Mr. Olsen pointed out that this will save money versus Ms. Thomas renting a u-haul.

Ideas were discussed of changes to the moving policy and offering an incentive to employees who save the State money during their move.

Ms. Woodworth volunteered her assistance in revising and making changes to the moving policy

Resolution: Mr. Hammon moved to approve item 5 and place it on the consent agenda. Mr. Goodenough seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

6. Idaho State Police Request approval of the revised list of grants, projects, and agreements for overtime shifts worked by commissioned officers.

Discussion:Mr. Nance reported this is a revised list of grants, projects and agreements. A project with the Idaho Transportation Department was inadvertently left off of the original list. The project is to help reinforce traffic laws through construction zones for the safety of ITD construction crews.

Resolution:Mr. Goodenough moved to approve item 6 and place it on the consent agenda. Mr. Hammon seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

7. Military DivisionRequest approval for cash compensation of overtime to all state professionals and administrative personnel deployed to assist on state or federally declared disasters according to Idaho Code §67-5328(3).

Discussion: Mr. Olsen asked if there was a representative from the Military Division to speak on this item.

Ms. Wonch replied there is not.

Resolution:Mr. Olsen moved to table item 7 until a representative from the Military Division can attend, either in person or by teleconference. Mr. Goodenough seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

8. Military Division Request approval for payment of workers’ compensation claims for members of the Idaho National Guard, resulting while the soldier was on duty in the amount of $7,390.23.

Discussion:Mr. Hammon reminded Members that this request is made quarterly.

Resolution:Mr. Hammon moved to approve item 8 and place it on the consent agenda. Mr. Goodenough seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

9. Commerce and Labor Request approval to use Penalty and Interest monies under Idaho Code 72-1348 for various fees totaling up to $1,102,794.25.

Discussion:Mr. Hammon asked which funds the monies are coming from.

Ms. Booth explained the monies are from penalties and interest collected from department of insurance within the Department of Labor.

Mr. Hammon clarified it is separate from the insurance tax, is not appropriated by Legislature, and that collection is unpredictable and the amount fluctuates.

Mr. Olsen requested more information regarding the basis of the legal action.

Ms. Booth responded that there is evidence of three (3) leaks in their facility which is only two (2) years old. The first leak filled the pad under the raised flooring. The plumber who did the original work on the building was called in to fix the leak. The plumber took the part with him which was the evidence for the case. Risk Management believes there is a good chance to recover the funds.

Mr. Olsen asked if they are currently using attorneys assigned to the Department of Commerce and Labor to facilitate the action.

Ms. Booth responded that yes, they are.

Resolution:Mr. Hammon moved to approve item 9 and place it on the consent agenda. Mr. Goodenough seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

10. Secretary of StateRequest pursuant to Idaho Code 34-739 the payment of costs of publication of legal notice and ballot preparation for the Presidential Primary.

Discussion:Mr. Olsen asked if there was a change in a law that now required the State to pay for these expenses. He believed the State was already paying these expenses.

Mr. Goodenough explained they will not know the amount of the expenses until after.

Mr. Hammon responded that the Legislature appropriated money for this provided the Secretary of State’s Office received permission to spend it.

Resolution:Mr. Hammon moved to approve item 8 and place it on the consent agenda. Mr. Olsen seconded the motion. Mr. Goodenough abstained. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.

INFORMATIONAL AGENDA

11. Office of the Attorney General Notification that Deputy Attorney General Rebekah Cudé, an employee in the Attorney General’s office, has been approved for outside employment pursuant to Idaho Code 59-512. Ms. Cudé will teach a course at Boise State University in legal research and writing one evening per week starting the 2008 fall semester. The education program will be conducted under the supervision of the State Board of Education.

12. State Insurance Fund

a. Estimate of the State Insurance Fund expenses to be paid by sight drafts for the month of June, 2008.

Estimate of the Petroleum Clean Water Trust Fund expenses to be paid by sight draft for the month of June, 2008.

Estimated expenditure for Petroleum Clean Water Trust Fund

$750,000.00

Funds Expended in June, 2008:

Payroll

75,706.96

Operations

19,794.62

Claim Costs

82,293.07

Total

$177,794.65

Mr. Hammon spoke about receiving the information for the regular meeting earlier before the regular meeting to allow time for Staff to brief the Board Members.

Ms. Wonch responded she would be able to send out the Regular Agenda the same day as the Subcommittee meeting.

Mr. Olsen recommended moving the day and time of the Subcommittee meeting to Tuesday afternoon, the same day as the Land Board briefing.

Members discussed schedules and options of moving the Subcommittee meeting.

It was agreed to move the Board of Examiners Subcommittee meetings to Tuesdays at 1:30.

There was further discussion of ideas for changes to the moving policy, including offering an incentive to employees who save the State money in their move.Mr. Hoaglun recommended to Members to have Ms. Wonch research other state moving policies and bring ideas of possible changes to the Subcommittee.

Mr. Olsen pointed out that there are some inconsistencies in the current policy.

Mr. Hoaglun responded there are other policies in need of revision and asked about putting a package together with all the changes.

Mr. Olsen raised his concern that DHR should be ready with the rules changes to the policy next month and does not want to hold them back while waiting for approval for the rest of the changes._________________________________________________________________

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